Joe named ‘Dad of the Year’

Joe Murphy picks up his award.

Published:07:40Friday 31 May 2013

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Joe Murphy from Glengormley was named ‘Dad of the Year’ at the recent NI 4 Kids Family Awards.

Joe helped raise thousands of pounds for specialist search and rescue equipment to be located at Belfast harbour were his 20-year-old son, Joby, tragically died in January 2012 after falling into the River Lagan.

The Elmfield man received his award at a ceremony in Belfast City Hall.

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